Owner operated general residential repair work . Interior and exterior. Carpentry and Woodworking. Siding, trim, molding, doors, windows, .... serving Bedford, Lexington, Concord, Acton, and other neighbor towns for over 25 years. Uses Subs for electrical and plumbing. No travel charge.
After Fernando removed old flooring, he found hard-to-remove glue on the subfloor. He took time to carefully remove the old glue using a hot gun. Everything he did was done thoughtfully and meticulously. After new flooring was installed, he choose to return to improve one detail, so everything would be done perfectly. Fernando is honest and pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Removing old flooring on the 3-season porch and installation of new vinyl planks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim T.
09/2019
5.0
handyman service, woodworking
+ 0 more
Couldn't have gone any smoother. He arrived on time and went right to work. He completed the work promptly and performed a thorough cleanup. If similar services are needed in the future, I would definitely rehire him.
Description of Work: Exterior trim replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Elizabeth S.
11/2018
5.0
contractors, decks, handyman service, woodworking
+ 2 more
Excellent work at a decent price by an honest guy! From start to finish, Fernando was punctual, communicative, and professional. His pride in doing a good job was obvious. He completed everything on the list, as well as a few things he detected along the way, at the agreed-upon price and cleaned up beautifully at the end of each day.
Description of Work: Exterior carpentry: repair of deck, steps, and handrail; replacement of a windowsill, replacement of missing cedar shingles, etc.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,750
SYLVIA P.
09/2018
5.0
contractors, handyman service, siding, doors
+ 2 more
Fernando responded promptly and gave us a very reasonable estimate for the work. He followed through and came to do the work exactly when he said he would. He is a perfectionist and did an excellent job. He told us what he would be doing and how, gave us options and proudly showed us each element of his work.
Description of Work: We needed several relatively small repairs made before the house could be painted.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
Ginny C.
07/2018
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
I had hired Fernando for some work last year and was completely satisfied, so I called him again for this small project. Once again he came out promptly to assess things and had great ideas to fix the problem. He also did a few extras such as filling foundation cracks with mortar and securing a cable wire that had been hanging loosely. He spent at least half a day, did great work, and cleaned up afterward. Fernando Fonseca will my first phone call for any more home repairs.
Description of Work: Replace rotted wood underneath porch sliders
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Robert K.
01/2018
5.0
drywall, handyman service
+ 0 more
We contacted four contractors for three jobs in our around our basement. All four looked at the work. One never returned an estimate. Another (with an Angie's List A grade) gave us a prompt estimate for the total but never responded to our request to break it down. Another gave a complete estimate but was 30% higher than Fernando. Once we agreed on the work, Fernando was the first to respond, the first to view the jobs, and professional in the work.
Description of Work: Installing drywall and a small access door on two walls of our laundry room.
Fernando has helped us before with exterior carpentry. Because of our prior excellent experience, we asked if he’d be able to help us again. I ordered the flooring that was used for the initial installation. Fernando was very responsive and we made plans for the work to be done. He was able to remove some flooring and weave the wood back in to make it look as if there was never a hole at all. This had to be done for 2 bedrooms. He covered the furniture and our belongings to protect it from dust. He’s very neat, precise, and clean with his work. He was able to hunt down matching baseboard that was not carried at the big stores. He explained everything that needs to be done. He is very thorough. The project took the equipment of one day to be done (was spread out over two days).
Description of Work: Repaired space in the Flooring after removing built-in desks
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Ginny C.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Fernando returned my initial phone call and came out to provide an estimate promptly. He had some great ideas I had not considered and I completely agreed with his concept for the work. He provided a time frame to do the work, called me the week before to schedule, and arrived exactly when promised. All work was done completely and professionally, by Fernando himself. He stuck to his original estimate, even though some of the materials were more expensive than expected. I am 100% satisfied with the repairs and will definitely hire him again.
Description of Work: Needed to replace an old rotted formica kitchen backsplash and front exterior door threshold.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Andrew J.
11/2017
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Very well, he did excellent work. Patched holes look great, door is air tight.
Description of Work: I needed weather stripping and new molding put around door, and also needed holes in the side of the house patched.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
William S.
06/2017
5.0
contractors, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
It went extremely well. Fernando was very clear explaining the work to be done, when he would arrive and finish each day, and when the overall project would be completed. He made thoughtful suggestions for how to repair the damage around the house and came up with reasonable and economic solutions. He is very careful and responsible about his work. When he could not purchase fluted boards to match the existing ones, he made them himself. I paid exactly what he estimated.
Description of Work: We needed a significant amount of wood trim around doors, windows and the deck replaced with composite material.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Paul F.
04/2017
5.0
drywall, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
Mr. Fonseca was very careful and deliberate, seeking the best outcome.
Description of Work: Carpentry associated with a kitchen upgrade
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
ALBERT P.
03/2017
5.0
woodworking
+ -1 more
He does really good work. He is very good. I like him. He seems fair. He should up on time and is very neat. He has been here 4 or 5 times. What he did, I was very happy with.
Description of Work: He repaired an air vent in my roof. It was a wood louver.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Alice G.
01/2017
5.0
handyman service, woodworking, doors
+ 1 more
If I could give Mr. Fonseca an A++ I would. He did excellent, careful work, He is clearly very knowledgeable and competent. He noticed details, and made excellent suggestions. His estimate of time involved was on the nose, and the cost was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Repairs to door frame, storm door, main door, stone floor grouting, repair to sliding closet door, rehanging drapery rod, hanging art on wall, installing Roman shade - and more. I had a long list.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ISABELLE R.
08/2016
5.0
custom cabinets, flooring contractor, handyman service, roofing, replacement windows
+ 3 more
Fernando was terrific. He spent most of a day at our house, and got everything done (except for a couple of tasks that required parts we did not have). He was extremely professional and pleasant. Very thoughtful about how to go about fixing things. Altogether a great experience.
Description of Work: Various home improvement and repair tasks, including: adding flashing to a gutter; patching the finish on wood floor; fixing cabinet door hinges; hanging window curtains; FLOR tiles; fixing a light switch; fixing screen door.
Fernando got to this job much quicker than I thought. He called and arrived right when he said he would. His work was absolutely excellent. He is going to come back to do three other jobs that will be outside the house.
Description of Work: Widen a cabinet opening under a cook top. Then make and install new (larger) cabinet doors.
Fernando couldn't have been better!! We would wholeheartedly recommend him for any work. He was prompt, fairly priced, and did excellent work.
Description of Work: Remove built-in china cabinet (involved making custom-molding), remove overhead kitchen cabinets, and add walk-thru/archway as 2nd egress to living room
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Alison W.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
great work. Replied promptly to my inquiry. Scheduled it shortly after my initial contact. Work well done. He contacted us the next day to confirm that we liked the work done and was willing to come back to redirect the lights if needed. He was very up front that $300 is his lowest price. It's a little more than the job might cost but we needed it done promptly. I would absolutely use him again.
Description of Work: Replaced an outdoor flood light with a newer energy efficient fixture.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Avi R.
06/2016
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Fernando came over on Sunday to give me a quote on the deck repair I wanted to get done. He assessed the issue and frankly told me his opinion. He could not do the job since it was bit complicated for him, but I am glad he was so brutally honest. I will definitely do business with him in the future.
Description of Work: Deck Repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jim R.
06/2016
5.0
custom cabinets
+ -1 more
Fernando was extremely professional and kept us up to date without giving us too much information. We highly recommend him. He truly cares about his work.
Description of Work: Added cabinet shelves among some other items
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Chen L.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
The problem was fixed very well. I have no more problems with it during the past 6 months. Mr.?Fernando?Fonseca found a few different issues that caused the sounds, fixed all of them, and tested carefully to make sure that they were all fixed. I am very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Fixed the squeaking sounds of?my interior stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Chen L.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
The problem was fixed very well. I have no more problems with it during the past 6 months. Mr. Fernando Fonseca found a few different issues that caused the sounds, fixed all of them, and tested carefully to make sure that they were all fixed. I am very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Fixed the squeaking sounds of my interior stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Irina G.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
This was not the first time Fernando fixed things in our house. Whenever other contractors do not have a good solution to the problem, I call Fernando. And he always comes up with a great idea! This time, our staircase had a problem. It was a tricky repair. As always, Fernando suggested an excellent solution to the problem. A few days later, he came with all necessary materials (wood, glue, wood filler, etc.) and repaired the staircase. Fernando is always a pleasure to deal with; he is knowledgeable, creative, skilled, friendly, and professional. Highly recommend this company!
Description of Work: Repaired interior staircase.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
Walter W.
12/2015
5.0
handyman service
+ -1 more
Fernando was prompt in his reply to our initial inquiry. He came soon thereafter to assess the job and provide an estimate. He came when he said he would, did what he said he would and kept to the price agreed upon. He provided good suggestions for the work and executed it perfectly. He even came back a few days after the job was done to check on things and put final touches. His price was fair and reasonable. He is thorough, personable, honest and capable. I could not recommend him more highly.
Description of Work: Mr. Fonseca (Fernando) installed a rail system on our front porch stairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
John J.
10/2015
5.0
doors, handyman service, woodworking
+ 1 more
Fernando arrived early to do his on-sight estimate. He provided the estimate the next business day with dates that he was available. He worked around our schedules and made it very convenient to have the jobs done. He arrived on time to do the jobs. Stayed about six hours and did more than was expected. He saw more concerning boards that were going to be a problem in the future and took steps to protect them from the elements. He cleaned up quite well after he was done with the job and was very helpful in explaining what he did and why it was necessary. I would use him again without hesitation and would certainly recommend him to any and all of my friends.
Description of Work: Replaced rotted siding boards, fixed loose/broken towel bar in bathroom, fixed sliding screen door that wouldn't stay on tracks.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Margaret G.
09/2015
5.0
drywall, handyman service
+ 0 more
The entire job went really smoothly and the end result was fantastic. To provide some background, my husband finished our basement about 20 years ago. Although it served many purposes well over the years it never looked completely professional or finished. The water damage provided us with the incentive to upgrade the basement and we contacted Fernando to help us with this project. In one room, he removed the dropped ceiling and drywall and rebuilt the room with new materials and skim coat so it looks really professionally done. In the second room he replaced major sections of the drywall and completed a number of additional repairs, and finished it off so it looks professionally done as well. We discovered Fernando on Angies List about 6 years ago and have used him for numerous projects, large and small, since then. He listens very carefully to our thoughts on what needs to be done and recommends what he feels is the best and most cost-effective solution. His workmanship is excellent and he is so easy to work with - punctual, polite, and the workspace is spotless when the job is done.
Description of Work: Repaired two basement rooms damaged by water. Installed ceiling, drywall and skim coat and removed old materials.
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Service Categories
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Doors,
Windows,
Decks and Porches,
Drywall,
Siding,
Cabinet Making,
Roofing,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Plaster
FAQ
FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT offers free project estimates.
No, FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer a senior discount.
No, FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT does not offer emergency services.
Yes, FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT offers warranties.
FONSECA HOME IMPROVEMENT offers the following services: Carpentry services in general. Handymen services.